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Rachel Reeves abolishes 'costly' electric vehicle tax: Disabled motorists expected to save £440 each year
Drivers with disabilities may be in line for significant benefits owing to an obscure alteration in Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) in the budget proposed by Rachel Reeves
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Criminals take advantage of British ports to transport stolen vehicles to nations in the Middle East and Africa
Adam Gibson, the only police officer at Felixstowe port, declared that there was "absolutely no chance" he could inspect even a tiny portion of the containers being loaded
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Westminster Council intends to take action against disruptive vehicles in the areas of Soho and Mayfair
Westminster City Council plans to broaden its current Public Spaces (Nuisance Vehicles) Protection Order (PSPO), which presently encompasses much of St James’s, Knightsbridge, and Belgravia, to include the two affluent districts
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Seven-time Formula 1 champion Michael Schumacher’s car sold for $18 million
The car driven by seven-time Formula 1 champion Michael Schumacher to victory at the 2001 Monaco and Hungarian Grands Prix has been sold for over $18 million. It is the most expensive Schumacher car ever auctioned.
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Petition for safer driving licences for young drivers gains momentum
A petition calling for major driving licence changes, launched by the mother of a teenager who died in a car crash, has received almost 100,000 signatures.
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Love Island’s Danny Bibby escapes unharmed as McLaren 720S bursts into flames
Love Island star Danny Bibby revealed his car exploded into flames while he was driving his ’dream car’, a McLaren 720S, at 30 miles per hour
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Britain’s worst areas for uninsured drivers revealed, with one city topping the list
The worst areas in the UK for uninsured drivers have been revealed, as a driver shared how he was left with a long-term injury after an uninsured lorry smashed into his car.
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Britain’s most hazardous junction has experienced 13 accidents in just six weeks
Extraordinary CCTV footage shows a series of car crashes at ‘Britain’s most dangerous junction’, which has seen thirteen accidents in two months.
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Two additional arrests made in connection with fast car meet disorder
Two more men have been arrested and two further cars seized after disorder at a large car meet in Hampshire.
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4x4 driver makes desperate bid to save ice cream van carried out to sea at UK beauty spot
Holidaymakers at Harlyn Bay beach in Cornwall were stunned as a Kelly Whip ice cream van drifted out into the surf after the tide came in - with one rescuer almost losing their own vehicle in the process
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'Slapdash' fence that made 'blind corner' finally gets planning permission
Gary Partlett sought retrospective permission for the fence outside his semi-detached bungalow in Skelton, North Yorkshire, which is on the corner of a bend in the road
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5 things drivers need to do to their cars before the UK heatwave
A heatwave is set to hit the UK next week, with the mercury forecast to soar up to 30C. Before motorists hit the road for that much-anticipated summer drive, car maintenance experts have a checklist...
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Signs your car could be making you ill as driver suffers 'nosebleeds'
Experts warn drivers to check their cars for signs of mould as woman lists symptoms she claims she faced while driving
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Drivers in England urged to protect driveways with 'bizarre' legal loophole
A bizarre legal loophole means authorities are unable to intervene if someone parks on your driveway - and it's left homeowners feeling frustrated and powerless
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Clever hack to remove car scratches uses just two household ingredients
In a viral video on TikTok, Victor Dias demonstrates how to remove scratches from a car using a mixture of coconut oil and white vinegar - and the results are incredible
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Drivers urged to do simple check that can help long journeys
There are a few simple checks that should be carried out - as these could save you a lot of time and money in the long run.
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People are only just realising what letters on car number plates actually mean
Did you think your number plate was a randomised selection of letters and numbers? It turns out many are only just realising they actually have a specific meaning
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Moment banned driver reversed over two pensioners in pub car park
Nicholas Adams, 57, has been slapped with a prison sentence after he mowed down two elderly sisters at a pub car park in West Bromwich - he was banned from driving just days before
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Common overlooked mistake that will void your care insurance this summer
Car insurance policies require your primary residence information, to accurately assess risk and determine cover specifics - including factors like crime rates, accident risk and the likelihood of environmental damage
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Motorists warned 'polite' driving move could actually lead to a £1,000 fine
A new study from private plate supplier Regtransfers has revealed that the majority of British motorists may be unaware of the repercussions of a friendly gesture when on the road
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Car graveyard full of abandoned classic cars worth '£200,000'
An urban explorer came across a 'car graveyard' in Japan full of abandoned and decaying classic cars that could be worth hundreds of thousands.
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Drivers urged to do 'quick engine check' to avoid 'catastrophic' car damage
The AA has warned drivers to make sure that their vehicle's engine components are in good condition - explaining how a quick check of the timing belt can help to prevent serious trouble
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Drivers warned over little-known rule that could see them hit with £5,000 fine
Many drivers have had a snack behind the wheel and while eating behind the wheel is not illegal there are dangers to it and sometimes you could face a fine and even points on your licence
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Kia issues urgent recall for 463,000 vehicles that could burst into flames
More than 400,000 vehicles have been recalled by car manufacturer Kia after it was found that a problem meant that the cars were at increased risk of spontaneously catching on fire
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Blue Badge holders warned to avoid parking in these 10 places
People who have a Blue Badge are considered to have relaxed restrictions compared to other drivers - however, there are still measures that must be taken to avoid being fined